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Maa Chandraghanta – Mantra, Aarti & Katha (Navratri Day 3)
Maa Chandraghanta is the third manifestation of Maa Durga, worshipped on the 3rd day of Navratri. She rides a tigress, symbolizing courage, and blesses her devotees with strength and serenity. After her marriage with Lord Shiva, Maa Parvati adorned her forehead with a half-moon resembling a bell (ghanta), hence the name Chandraghanta. In this post, we bring you Maa Chandraghanta Mantra, Aarti, Katha, and Significance.
Who is Maa Chandraghanta?
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Vehicle (Vahan): Tigress 🐅
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Weapons: Chakra, Gada, Sword, Arrow, Bow, Trident
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Nature: Fierce protector against evil, yet calm and compassionate to devotees
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Significance:
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Removes negative energies
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Grants fame, glory, and fearlessness
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Protects devotees from evil forces
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The sound of the ghanta (bell) on her forehead is believed to repel negative energies and bring peace to the household.
Maa Chandraghanta Mantra
ॐ देवी चन्द्रघण्टायै नमः॥
Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah॥
Maa Chandraghanta Prarthana Mantra
पिण्डज प्रवरारूढा चण्डकोपास्त्रकैर्युता।
प्रसादं तनुते मह्यम् चन्द्रघण्टेति विश्रुता॥
Pindaja Pravararudha Chandakopastrakairyuta।
Prasadam Tanute Mahyam Chandraghanteti Vishruta॥
Chandraghanta Mantra For Meditation (Dhyana) In Sanskrit
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
सिंहारूढा चन्द्रघण्टा यशस्विनीम्॥
मणिपुर स्थिताम् तृतीय दुर्गा त्रिनेत्राम्।
खङ्ग, गदा, त्रिशूल, चापशर, पद्म कमण्डलु माला वराभीतकराम्॥
पटाम्बर परिधानां मृदुहास्या नानालङ्कार भूषिताम्।
मञ्जीर, हार, केयूर, किङ्किणि, रत्नकुण्डल मण्डिताम॥
प्रफुल्ल वन्दना बिबाधारा कान्त कपोलाम् तुगम् कुचाम्।
कमनीयां लावण्यां क्षीणकटि नितम्बनीम्॥
Chandraghanta Mantra For Meditation (Dhyana) In English
Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam।
Simharudha Chandraghanta Yashasvinim॥
Manipura Sthitam Tritiya Durga Trinetram।
Khanga, Gada, Trishula, Chapashara, Padma Kamandalu Mala Varabhitakaram॥
Patambara Paridhanam Mriduhasya Nanalankara Bhushitam।
Manjira, Hara, Keyura, Kinkini, Ratnakundala Manditam॥
Praphulla Vandana Bibadhara Kanta Kapolam Tugam Kucham।
Kamaniyam Lavanyam Kshinakati Nitambanim॥
Chandraghanta Mata Ki Aarti
जय माँ चन्द्रघण्टा सुख धाम। पूर्ण कीजो मेरे काम॥
चन्द्र समाज तू शीतल दाती। चन्द्र तेज किरणों में समाती॥
मन की मालक मन भाती हो। चन्द्रघण्टा तुम वर दाती हो॥
सुन्दर भाव को लाने वाली। हर संकट में बचाने वाली॥
हर बुधवार को तुझे ध्याये। श्रद्दा सहित जो विनय सुनाए॥
मूर्ति चन्द्र आकार बनाए। शीश झुका कहे मन की बाता॥
पूर्ण आस करो जगत दाता। कांचीपुर स्थान तुम्हारा॥
कर्नाटिका में मान तुम्हारा। नाम तेरा रटू महारानी॥
भक्त की रक्षा करो भवानी।
Maa Chandraghanta Ki Katha (Story)
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In her previous birth, Maa Chandraghanta was Devi Sati, who sacrificed her life when her father insulted Lord Shiva.
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She was reborn as Parvati, the daughter of Himalaya, and performed severe penance to marry Lord Shiva.
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On the wedding day, Shiva arrived with a frightening procession of ghosts, demons, and ascetics. To protect her family’s honor, Maa Parvati assumed a fierce form – Maa Chandraghanta. With golden complexion, ten arms, and divine weapons, she convinced Lord Shiva to appear in a pleasant form, after which their marriage was solemnized.
Another Legend – Mahishasura Vadh
According to another story, when demon Mahishasura attacked heaven, the Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh) released divine energy that manifested as Maa Chandraghanta. Armed with the weapons of the gods, she fought bravely and killed Mahishasura, restoring peace in heaven.
Benefits of Worshipping Maa Chandraghanta
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Removes obstacles and negative energies
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Bestows fame, courage, and prosperity
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Grants inner peace and harmony
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Protects devotees from enemies and evil spirits
FAQs about Maa Chandraghanta
Q1. Why is Maa Chandraghanta worshipped on the 3rd day of Navratri?
She represents courage and protection, blessing devotees with the strength to overcome challenges.
Q2. What is Maa Chandraghanta’s vehicle?
Her vahan (vehicle) is a tigress 🐅, symbolizing fearlessness.
Q3. What does worshipping Maa Chandraghanta remove?
It destroys negativity, evil forces, and obstacles in life.
You may also like to read –
Shailputri maa – The Goddess Worshipped on the First Day of Navratri
Brahmacharini Mata – The Goddess Worshipped on the Second Day of Navratri
